Saitama Prefecture (North)

Northern Saitama Alliance

An alliance of teams from northern Saitama that joined forces to take on larger, better-organised teams.

Profile

Team History

The Northern Saitama Alliance was formed when several small teams from northern Saitama came together to compete against bigger teams. Its strength lies in the diversity of its styles and cars.

Roster

Team Members

4 drivers

Wataru Akiyama

Wataru Akiyama

Leader of the Alliance

  • Wataru
  • AE86
Nobuhiko Akiyama

Nobuhiko Akiyama

Speed Driver

  • Nobuhiko
  • SXE10
Kyōko Iwase

Kyōko Iwase

Drifting Driver

  • Kyōko
  • FD3S
Sakamoto

Sakamoto

Agility Driver

  • Sakamoto
  • EA11R

Telemetry

Driver dossiers

Sheet per driver

01 Toyota Corolla Levin

Toyota Corolla Levin

Wataru Akiyama

Wataru Akiyama

“Wataru” · Leader of the Alliance

Wataru Akiyama is the leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance. His turbocharged AE86 is one of a kind in the series, proving that even a classic car can be competitive with the right modifications.

Turbo techniques and control Technical and controlled

Vehicle

Chassis
AE86
Engine
4A-GZE (Turbo)
Power
180 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
5-speed manual
Year
1986

Modifications

  • 4A-GZE turbo engine
  • Adjustable suspension
  • Racing brakes
  • Racing tyres
  • Intercooler system
  • Sports exhaust system

Achievements

  • Leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance
  • Turbo AE86 specialist
  • Unifier of teams

Fun facts

  • Leader of the alliance
  • An AE86 with a turbo engine
  • Specialist in turbo techniques
  • He unites small teams
02 Toyota Altezza

Toyota Altezza

Nobuhiko Akiyama

Nobuhiko Akiyama

“Nobuhiko” · Speed Driver

Nobuhiko Akiyama is Wataru's younger brother and the team's speed driver. His Toyota Altezza SXE10 is perfect for showcasing speed and control in all kinds of conditions.

Straight-line speed and control Precise and fast

Vehicle

Chassis
SXE10
Engine
3S-GE
Power
200 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
6-speed manual
Year
1998

Modifications

  • Adjustable suspension
  • Racing brakes
  • Racing tyres
  • Sports exhaust system
  • Upgraded intake system

Achievements

  • The team's speed driver
  • Altezza specialist
  • Control in all kinds of conditions

Fun facts

  • Wataru's brother
  • Speed driver
  • He drives an Altezza
  • Specialist in control
03 Mazda RX-7

Mazda RX-7

Kyōko Iwase

Kyōko Iwase

“Kyōko” · Drifting Driver

Kyōko Iwase is the team's drifting driver, specialising in advanced techniques. Her Mazda RX-7 FD3S is perfect for showcasing the fluidity and precision of drifting.

Advanced drifting techniques Fluid and technical

Vehicle

Chassis
FD3S
Engine
13B-REW
Power
280 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
5-speed manual
Year
1993

Modifications

  • Adjustable suspension
  • Racing brakes
  • Slick tyres
  • Rear wing
  • Body kit
  • Sports exhaust system

Achievements

  • The team's drifting driver
  • RX-7 specialist
  • Advanced drifting techniques

Fun facts

  • A female drifting driver
  • RX-7 specialist
  • Advanced techniques
  • A fluid, technical style
04 Suzuki Cappuccino

Suzuki Cappuccino

Sakamoto

Sakamoto

“Sakamoto” · Agility Driver

Sakamoto is the team's agility driver, proving that size doesn't matter in drifting. His Suzuki Cappuccino EA11R is perfect for showing just how much agility and manoeuvrability count.

Agility and manoeuvrability Agile and precise

Vehicle

Chassis
EA11R
Engine
F6A
Power
64 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
5-speed manual
Year
1991

Modifications

  • Adjustable suspension
  • Racing brakes
  • Racing tyres
  • Sports exhaust system
  • Weight reduction

Achievements

  • The team's agility driver
  • Cappuccino specialist
  • A showcase of agility

Fun facts

  • Agility driver
  • He drives a Cappuccino
  • He proves that size doesn't matter
  • Specialist in manoeuvrability

Sources

References

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